Controller id-1929

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If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, we want to hear from you. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

Position Description

The role of a Controller at startups can differ significantly from that in a more established company due to limited resources and rapid growth. For example:

• You must be able to handle a wide range of tasks, from high-level financial strategy to granular accounting details.

• Speed and flexibility are crucial. You must be agile enough to adapt to changing circumstances and make quick but well-informed decisions.

• With fewer layers of hierarchy, you will often communicate directly with leadership and other stakeholders.

• You must be comfortable working hands-on with various accounting software and be willing to learn new ones rapidly.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagement on a day-to-day basis.

  • Deliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.

  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP.

  • Implement and maintain internal financial controls, including risk management.

  • Oversee financial systems and data management.

  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

  • Support compliance with US federal, state, and local requirements and assist with new state registrations.

  • Liaise with third parties such as tax advisors.

  • Assist with onboarding new clients and develop core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs aligned with their current and future business lifecycles.

  • Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to improve workflow productivity.

About You

  • You take pride in our work and consistently deliver a great client experience.

  • You notice all the little details and are obsessed with being organized.

  • You are willing to get into the weeds and work with your team to ensure delivery of the best service possible.

  • You are proactive in anticipating and resolving questions, requests, and challenges.

  • You are naturally curious, embrace technology, and are committed to learning and adapting.

  • You enjoy smart problem-solving. You thrive on figuring things out but know when to avoid reinventing the wheel and ask for help.

  • You are comfortable working as part of a diverse team, which includes team members outside the USA.

  • You are effective at leading and teaching team members.

  • You are comfortable interacting with clients and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.

  • You have the discipline, maturity, and emotional intelligence to work remotely and independently.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of accounting experience, of which at least 5+ recent years with startups

  • 3+ years in a team leadership role

  • Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of GAAP.

  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and apps like Gusto, Rippling, Looker, BigQuerry and Ramp

  • Proficient with Google Workspace, Google Docs/Sheets, and Excel

  • Able to learn new software and procedures quickly and apply appropriate solutions to improve efficiencies

  • Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to build repeatable processes and document procedures

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or work history that demonstrates exceptional accounting knowledge and skills

  • Certified CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant (or on track) preferred but not required

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